Kelsey Grammer Interview Cut Off by Paramount After Actor Voiced Support for Donald Trump
Actor Kelsey Grammer, star of the popular sitcom Frasier, found himself at the center of controversy when his interview on BBC Radio 4's Today show was abruptly cut off after he voiced his support for former President Donald Trump.
Grammer, who is currently starring in the Paramount+ reboot of Frasier, proudly admitted in 2017 that he voted for Trump in the 2016 election, and his endorsement appears to have remained steadfast.
During the interview, British journalist Justin Webb asked Grammer if he still supported Trump, to which the actor candidly replied, "I am, and I’ll let that be the end of it."
Kelsey Grammer and former President Donald Trump
However, shortly after this comment, the Paramount+ public relations team decided to abruptly end the interview. Webb later clarified that Grammer was willing to continue discussing his support for Trump, but the Paramount+ team seemed less receptive and believed the interview had run its course.
Many conservatives point to such hypocrisy in the entertainment industry as being notable because it’s rare for anyone to express their political beliefs, especially in an industry known for its liberal leanings. The incident with Paramount+ cutting off the interview only highlights the prevailing political prejudices in liberal Hollywood.
Grammer also revealed that his decision to be part of the Frasier reboot was influenced by conservative sitcom stars Tim Allen and Roseanne Barr.
Tim Allen, Kelsey Grammer, and Roseanne Barr
He praised Allen's comedic talent and called him "one of the funniest guys I've ever met." Grammer also lauded Barr as an "extraordinary person" and a "great exemplar of comedy." These remarks demonstrate Grammer's admiration for his conservative counterparts and his desire to bring a conservative perspective to the show.
Since openly declaring his support for Trump in 2016, Grammer has not shied away from expressing his approval of the former president.
In a 2019 interview with BBC Radio, he compared Trump to past politicians, stating that Trump's willingness to stand up for himself and respond to his critics was a departure from the norm; using former president Ronald Reagan as the prime example.